Butler
The role of a professional butler can include managing household staff, maintaining accounts, organizing the wardrobe, and handling marketing tasks. Personal butlers are well-versed in etiquette and formal service, usually assigned to a single home and ensuring the seamless functioning of the household team.
The Essential Duties of a Modern Butler
A butler serves as the most formal member of household staff, ensuring that traditions are maintained in formal homes and estates. Experienced butlers are knowledgeable in wine pairings, formal service, and often manage household schedules. Many have received specialized training, holding certificates in wine or Culinary Arts, and may even take on the role of household manager.
How we get it done:
Consult
We'll get to know your family and help craft the details around the role you're looking to fill. This informs our thorough search for ideal candidates.
Connect
Once we’ve launched the search and narrowed the possibilities to a few top candidates, Bastian helps take care of the meeting and hiring process.
Support
We’re not done after the hire — we’re here to help manage your household into the future, with personal, dedicated support and services that last the lifetime of your family’s needs.
Our Hiring Process FAQs
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Our Hiring Process FAQs *
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Matching the right candidate may take weeks or months, depending on your needs. We’ll let you know early if any issues arise with availability or compensation.
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Most of our candidates come from referrals by Smart Sitting (our sister brand) clients and candidates. We also engage in outreach within staffing communities, partner with professional groups like the Personal Assistant Association, and advertise in various publications and career sites. We're always interviewing new talent to grow our database.
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Our clients will be paying the candidates directly, as Bastian Staffing does not handle payment services. Please contact our support line if you require more information